Organiser: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan
This session focuses on how railways and local communities have worked together to shape stations and urban areas through investment in urban rail systems and place-based development initiatives in metropolitan regions.
Specifically, it will present examples from cities operating under different institutional frameworks and contexts, including Japan (Tsukuba Express) and France (Grand Paris Express).
The session will highlight the characteristics of stations and communities and areas served by the rail networks, as well as the changes that have emerged through these initiatives. It will also examine the shared value that can arise from cooperation between railways and regions, looking at the factors behind successful examples and the potential they hold for the future.
MODERATOR
Emiko Araki, Director, International Cooperation Office, International Policy Division, MLIT
SPEAKERS
Ryo Watanabe, President and CEO, Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company
Benoit Lebot, Advisor, Ministry of Transport, France
